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Battle of Otumba, (7th July 7, 1520): Cortés' forces descending into the valley where the Aztec general was positioned, 1771. Confrontation between the army of the Aztecs against Spanish troops led by Hernán Cortés. From "Historia de la Conquista de México, población, y progresos de la América septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva España" (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population, and progress of northern America, known by the name of New Spain). Written by Antonio de Solís y Rivadeneryra (1610-1686), Chronicler of the Indies. Volume II. Edition published in Barcelona and divided into two volumes, 1771. King's printer: Thomas Piferrer.